Duke secures dominant 35-7 win over Stanford in Durham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Stanford Cardinal 35-7 on September 19, 2026, at Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke established early control with a 7-0 lead, later expanding to 14-0 and 21-7 by halftime. Key performances included Nate Sheppard's 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Walker Eget's 202 passing yards, including a touchdown pass. The Blue Devils improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They will next look to maintain momentum as they progress through their schedule.
- •Duke rushed for 268 yards and passed for 202 yards.
- •Nate Sheppard scored two rushing touchdowns.
- •Walker Eget threw one touchdown pass to Sheppard.
- •Duke improved to 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC.
- •Jeremiah Hasley led receiving with 88 yards.
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Duke 35, Stanford 7: Five Key Plays
"A couple of more wins. like the last two, and people will have to say Duke is a solid football team again.
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